State Privacy Laws Comparison
Compare your privacy rights across California, Virginia, Washington, and Nevada to understand which protections apply to you.
Privacy Rights Comparison Table
| Right/Feature | California CCPA | Virginia VCDPA | Washington MHMDA | Nevada SB220 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right to Delete | Yes | Yes | Yes (health data) | No |
| Right to Access | Yes | Yes | Yes (health data) | No |
| Right to Correct | Yes | Yes | Limited | No |
| Right to Opt-Out | Yes (sales/sharing) | Yes (sales/ads/profiling) | Yes (withdraw consent) | Yes (sales only) |
| Response Time | 45 days (+45 extension) | 45 days (+45 extension) | 45 days | 60 days |
| Business Threshold | $25M revenue OR 50K+ consumers OR 50% revenue from sales | 100K+ consumers OR 25K+ consumers + 50% revenue from sales | $25M+ revenue (small business exempt) | No threshold |
| Private Right of Action | Limited (data breaches) | No | Yes | No |
| Consent Required | Sensitive data only | Sensitive data only | All health data | No |
| Covers | All personal information | All personal data | Consumer health data only | Online personal info only |
| Effective Date | January 1, 2020 | January 1, 2023 | March 31, 2024 | October 1, 2019 |
Which Law Applies to You?
Check Your Residence
Laws generally apply based on your state of residence, not where the company is located
Multiple States Possible
If you live in multiple states or recently moved, you may have rights under multiple laws
Business Coverage
The business must meet the law's threshold requirements to be covered
Choose Strongest Protection
Use the law that provides the strongest rights for your specific situation
Key Takeaways
Strongest Overall: CCPA
California provides the most comprehensive privacy rights for all types of personal information
Best for Health Data: MHMDA
Washington offers the strongest protections specifically for health and biometric information
Business-Friendly: VCDPA
Virginia has more exemptions but still provides solid consumer rights
Most Limited: Nevada SB220
Nevada only provides opt-out rights from data sales - no deletion or access rights
Get Help Navigating Privacy Laws
Important: We make best efforts to remove your data under applicable state laws, but nothing is guaranteed. Results depend on individual company compliance.
Confused about which privacy rights apply to you? Contact us for professional guidance.
Email support@sagebrush.services for consultationOur team works with Neon Law® attorneys who understand all four state privacy laws and can help determine which protections apply to your specific situation.